How to pronounce lavash
Say it like luh-VAHSH. Lavash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHSH).
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- luh
- VAHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lavash
American and British speakers say lavash in essentially the same way: /ləˈvɑʃ/ in the US and /ləˈvɑːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-VAHSH.
What does lavash mean?
- A soft, thin flatbread made with flour, water, yeast, and salt, baked in a tandoor, and sometimes sprinkled with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking.
Where does lavash come from?
From Armenian լավաշ (lavaš) and partly from Turkish lavaş.
Words that rhyme with lavash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lavash.
Questions about saying lavash
How do you pronounce lavash?
Say luh-VAHSH. The American pronunciation is /ləˈvɑʃ/. In British English it is /ləˈvɑːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavash?
Lavash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHSH). Broken into parts: luh · VAHSH.
Do Americans and Brits say lavash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈvɑʃ/ and the British form is /ləˈvɑːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.